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June 5, 1990 · Cessna 310B · N6647B
Albany, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Albany, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 310B
Tail Number
N6647B
Operator
John E Sharkey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA90LA096
THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED BY AN ERRATICALLY OPERATING POWERPLANT AND DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT ALBANY, OR. HE FORGOT THAT HE HAD RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR AFTER ABORTING AN APPROACH TO ANOTHER AIRPORT AND DID NOT ENSURE THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED PRIOR TO LANDING AT ALBANY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE LANDING, WHEN HE BECAME DISTRACTED BY A CHANGE IN HIS NORMAL ROUTINE.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED BY AN ERRATICALLY OPERATING POWERPLANT AND DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT ALBANY, OR. HE FORGOT THAT HE HAD RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR AFTER ABORTING AN APPROACH TO ANOTHER AIRPORT AND DID NOT ENSURE THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED PRIOR TO LANDING AT ALBANY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PDT
Nearest AirportALBANY (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310B
Tail NumberN6647B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn E Sharkey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470-M · Reciprocating · 240
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 14000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time23:52
Weather SourceWFAC